Post Office Assistant - Term

Canada Post; Newfoundland and Labrador; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A national postal service is seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant in Green Island Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador. This role requires customer service expertise and physical fitness. The ideal candidate will assist with post office operations, including selling products, processing mail, and resolving customer issues. Applicants preferably residing in the community are encouraged to apply for this temporary position.

Qualifications

• Experience in business administration is preferred.
• Training in retail or service environment is beneficial.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and services to customers.
• Sort and process mail into appropriate classifications.
• Provide relevant information and forms to customers.
• Resolve delivery and service issues effectively.

Skills

Customer service skills

Sales experience

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

• Job Requisition Id: 187221
• Business Function: Retail
• Primary City: Green Island Cove
• Other Location(s):
• Province: Newfoundland and Labrador
• Employment Type: On Call
• Employment Status: Term
• Language Requirement: English Essential
• Employee Class and Level: RVSGA10 - Level 1
• Working Hours: on call
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Salary: 20.14$/hr
• Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2025-11-30

Job Description

If you have ambition, talent and drive, consider a fast-moving career with Canada Post. We are currently seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant who will use a customer-focused approach when providing counter services to customers.

Note: The ideal candidate should reside in the community. Applicants outside the community in which the Post Office is located may be considered as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and service to the business community and public
• Sort, distribute and process mail into appropriate classifications
• Provide customers with information and forms
• Address delivery and service difficulties to resolve problems thoroughly and quickly

Qualifications

• High school or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• Training and/or experience interacting with the public in a retail and/or service environment, including sales and cash transactions
• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems.
• Physically fit to lift mail containers of up to 50 lb, push or pull boxes, sort mail and stand for extended periods of time
• Flexibility to be available for temporary, on-call work

Other Information

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